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Governor Abbott, TMD Announce Texas National Guard Partnership With Active Duty, Reservists In Support Of COVID-19 Response
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Military Department (TMD) today announced Joint Task Force Texas, a newly formed partnership between the Texas National Guard and Active Duty and Reservists to strengthen COVID-19 response efforts in Texas.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension of Automatic SNAP Renewals During COVID-19 Pandemic
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal authority to extend certifications by six months for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients whose benefits are up for renewal in July and August.
Governor Abbott, TDEM Move Resources Into Position As Tropical Storm Hanna Approaches Texas
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today pre-positioned previously rostered resources ahead of Tropical Storm Hanna's expected landfall in Texas.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Encourage Medicaid, CHIP Providers To Apply For Federal COVID-19 Relief Funds
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) today urged eligible Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) providers to apply for federal COVID-19 relief funds before the August 3 deadline.
Governor Abbott Rosters State Resources As Tropical Depression Approaches Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today placed numerous resources on standby across the state in anticipation of severe weather spurring from a Tropical Depression in the Gulf — including heavy rain, dangerous rip currents, and flash flooding.
Office Of The Governor, Dr. Guadalupe Zamora Release Bilingual COVID-19 PSA
The Office Of The Governor and Guadalupe Zamora, MD, of Zamora Medical Center today released a new English-Spanish language public service announcement (PSA) urging communities to work together to protect vulnerable Texans from COVID-19.
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of Bonham
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Bonham, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission, which helps to grow local jobs and local economies by promoting the Lone Star State as the premier destination for film, television, commercial, animation, visual effects and video game production.
Governor Abbott Welcomes Tesla To Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after Tesla announced the construction of Gigafactory Texas in southeast Travis County—an electric vehicle manufacturing facility that will create at least 5,000 new jobs and generate over $1 billion in capital investment.